Position Summary The CASEWORKER is a full-time position at WAW’s New York Community Center (NYCC) and reports directly to the Case Manager. The Caseworker is responsible for working on various client’s cases in a timely manner, supporting the Legal Advisor alongside the case management team. The Caseworker will provide services as needed, always using a strength based approach. The caseworker will work with external organizations and agencies to maximize support for WAW’s clients. Location: 71-19 162nd Street, Unit CF-D, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 Job Type: Full-time / Compensation: 45-50K Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist in implementing service plans determined by goals of clients, including reviewing service plans, identifying progress, and revising the plan as needed. Conduct safety assessment and safety planning with domestic violence survivors and assist them in obtaining safe shelter while their case is being processed. Accompany or …
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Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator, NY (US)
Position Summary Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and the US, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life: political, social, cultural, and economic. WAW advocates for women’s rights and challenge the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change. The Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator will lead WAW’s advocacy work in Virginia and New York (NY). The Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator will serve in a full-time position, and will report to WAW’s US Country Director, and work closely with WAW’s New York Community Center (NYCC) staff and communications and development team. Responsibilities Participate/strengthen NYC/VA-based advocacy groups for immigrants and women’s issues; …
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Associate Financial Analyst, NY (US)
Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person + Remote (Hybrid) in Queens, New York Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is looking for an Associate Financial Analyst (AFA) for its finance department. Under the supervision and guidance of the organization’s Financial Controller, the job-holder will perform the following duties: Payment to Venders: Will work with WAW's program and development staff to ensure the timely processing and payment of all approved payment requests to vendors. Accounts Receivable: Regularly check WAW’s financial accounts on payment processing portals to record incoming donations. It is important that classification of incoming funds (including donation checks) are done by their restrictive types and assigned to programs as they are intended to; Accounts Payable: Receive all incoming invoices, which include vendor invoices for payment, staff reimbursement claims, and any other requests for payment that are approved. Prepare checks for payment and arrange for checks to be …